DGH Move-In Essential Score
NM
The DGH Move-In Essential Score is a 0-10 composite (higher = more essential) — ranks checklist items by how much daily-life function breaks without them composite score. 0.40*dependency + 0.25*regret_risk + 0.20*space_roi + 0.15*policy_safety — weighted composite scoring how foundational each item is to a functioning first-week dorm room Published by DormGearHQ and last updated 2026-06-19, the score currently evaluates 6 products.
Guide-Specific Metric
Scored using the DormGearHQ Methodology.
Formula
0.40*dependency + 0.25*regret_risk + 0.20*space_roi + 0.15*policy_safety — weighted composite scoring how foundational each item is to a functioning first-week dorm room
Scale
Scored on a 0-10 composite (higher = more essential) — ranks checklist items by how much daily-life function breaks without them scale.
Scored Products (6)
| Product | Score | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Midea MERM33S1AST Mini Fridge | 9.4 | View guide → |
| Bedsure Twin XL Sheet Set | 9.6 | View guide → |
| Belkin 8-Outlet Surge Protector | 9 | View guide → |
| StorageWorks Under-Bed Bins | 8.3 | View guide → |
| Lepro LED Desk Lamp | 8 | View guide → |
| Vornado Pivot Clip Fan | 7.6 | View guide → |
Defined In
This metric was first published in the dorm room checklist 2026.